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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.95, 1,132.82 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.95, 1,132.82 and 370.20 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.95 : 1,132.82 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.95/1,132.82 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.95x = 1,132.82 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.95x = 419,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,373.75/754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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